Apprentice Social Value Officer RBKC617293

Job Summary:

Salary range: £24,684 per annum
Work location: London
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Temporary Apprenticeship up to 36 months
Vetting requirements: Standard DBS Check
Closing date: 14th July 2024
Interview date: 26th July 2024

About Us:

As an Apprentice Social Value Officer, you'll be an integral part of our Capital Delivery team, working closely with the Social Value Lead to maximise social value outcomes for RBKC residents and communities.

This apprenticeship provides you with the opportunity to actively engage in a variety of social value-related tasks. You'll collaborate closely with the Social Value Lead and other key stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

The Role:

Overview of Apprenticeship Duties:
In this role, you'll commit to the necessary work for your apprenticeship within an office environment, utilising the Council's systems and equipment. This involves attending training sessions and collaborating with support to produce evidence of the skills and knowledge required for an apprenticeship qualification.

Duties:

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including our customers and vulnerable residents.


• Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders such as Capital Delivery, Procurement, Estates and Environmental, Neighbourhood and Economic Development teams, contractors, consultants, resident associations, and voluntary organisations.


• Work closely with the Social Value Lead to perform agreed roles in teams and projects.


• Ensure work stays on track and achieves targets on time and to agreed standards.


• Adopt a problem-solving approach and escalate concerns or seek guidance when needed.


• Provide comprehensive administrative and business support, using software packages and systems. Undertake tasks effectively, make decisions based on sound reasoning, deal with challenges maturely, and seek advice when appropriate.


• Collect, organise, manage, analyse, and utilise information to provide the Council with insights.


• Document and report the results of work activities, making recommendations for keeping work on track or improving it.


• Support the evaluation of social value responses within tender returns and monitor social value performance across our capital delivery program.


• Coordinate supplier attendance at social value-focused events such as meet-the-buyer and job fairs.


• Actively participate to ensure maximum community engagement.


• Ensure compliance with the Council's health and safety policy and procedures.


• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of equal opportunities.


• Maintain confidentiality and legal compliance in all activities.


Professional Development:

• You will spend 20% of your working hours gaining skills and knowledge towards the Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CR&S) Practitioner Level 4 qualification.


• This will include attending workshops, online learning sessions, webinars, and other training activities. The remainder of your working hours will be dedicated to on-the-job learning and practical application.


Apprenticeship Duration:

• The apprenticeship is expected to last 36 months, excluding the End Point Assessment (EPA) period.


Working Pattern

• It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office


Please refer to the
Job Description for more information

About You:

Who We Are Looking For:

• We are seeking a motivated individual who is committed to contributing to the community and is eager to develop a career in social value and sustainability.


• You will have excellent organisational and communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, and a keen interest in learning and professional development.


Are you ready to undertake crucial work and significantly improve the social value outcomes for our residents?

If so, apply now for the Apprentice Social Value Support Officer position and join us in Putting Communities First for the benefit of our residents.

Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. CV's will not be considered for this role.

We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning subject to the volume of suitable applicants.

This vacancy will be open to all, with no geographical restrictions.
However, applicants who are either:

• A resident in the Borough


• An RBKC care leaver


• An RBKC school leaver who left school in the past 5 years and who meet the minimum requirements of the role as outlined in the Job Description, will be guaranteed an interview.


Application process

Please do not upload any documents, including CVs/Covering Letters or supporting statements, as these documents will not be reviewed and could result in your application not being shortlisted.

You should describe how you meet the person specification requirements for the position you are applying for in Section G of the application form.

Additional information:

The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We make sure all our staff are vetted to a high standard by conducting pre-employment checks to assess and assure the trustworthiness, integrity, and ability of prospective employees. This includes validating identity, right to work in the UK, qualifications (where applicable), work history (including the investigation of gaps) and referencing. They may also involve criminal record checks (UK and overseas).

We promote equality, welcome diverse applicants, and ensure inclusivity in our recruitment and selection process.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Information about the safeguarding of children and support for families: rbkc.gov.uk/children-and-education/safeguarding-children

Information about protecting and safeguarding yourself and others from abuse and neglect: rbkc.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults

We do not accept speculative CVs.

If you have any queries, please contact: recruitmentrbkc.gov.uk

Who We Are Looking For:

• We are seeking a motivated individual who is committed to contributing to the community and is eager to develop a career in social value and sustainability.


• You will have excellent organisational and communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, and a keen interest in learning and professional development.


Are you ready to undertake crucial work and significantly improve the social value outcomes for our residents?,
• A resident in the Borough


• An RBKC care leaver


• An RBKC school leaver who left school in the past 5 years and who meet the minimum requirements of the role as outlined in the Job Description, will be guaranteed an interview.